Compare: Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016 Coupe, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 211 Hp vs Lexus NX 2017 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), Crossover 238 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Lexus

Model

GLC

Generation

GLC Coupe (C253)

NX I (AZ10, facelift 2017)

Modification (Engine)

GLC 250 (211 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC

300 (238 Hp) AWD Automatic

Start of production

September, 2016

2017

End of production

April, 2019

September, 2021

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), Crossover

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.7-8.4 l/100 km

10.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.5-6.0 l/100 km

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.3-6.9 l/100 km

9.8 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

170-159 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.3 sec

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

222 km/h

200 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.4 Hp/tonne

7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 204.7 Nm/tonne

5.2 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

211 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

238 Hp @ 4800-5600 rpm.

Power per litre

106 Hp/l

119.1 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 1200-4000 rpm.

350 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

M 274.920

8AR-FTS

Engine displacement

1991 cm³

1998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

86 mm

Compression ratio

9.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Twin-scroll turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC, Dual VVT-iW

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

4.9 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.9 l

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1710 kg

1837 kg

Max. weight

2430 kg

2359 kg

Max load

720 kg

522 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

501 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1400 l

Fuel tank capacity

66 l

60 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4732 mm

4638 mm

Width

1890 mm

1869 mm

Width including mirrors

2096 mm

Height

1602 mm

1646 mm

Wheelbase

2873 mm

2659 mm

Front track

1620 mm

Rear (Back) track

1619 mm

Front overhang

831 mm

Rear overhang

1028 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

175 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.80 m

12.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

9 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

6 gears, automatic transmission ECT-i

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Double wishbone, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

235/60 R18

225/65 R17; 225/60 R18

Wheel rim size

7J x 17; 7.5J x 18